gbear05 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 If he could stay fit, Hooper would be one of the best strikers in the league. His goal ratio is great and his link up play transforms our team and is outstanding for the Championship. But he just can’t stay fit and can’t be relied upon. I don’t know how much we’re paying him but it can’t be worth it for how little he plays. It’s really frustrating for us as fans but I can’t imagine how frustrating it must be for him, all that talent but constantly breaking down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee A Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 47 minutes ago, Beholder said: Defo keep Hooper if we stay in this league. No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torres Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 12 minutes ago, Beholder said: Seriously what? You would sign up Hooper again. Please tell me you are joking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beholder Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 13 minutes ago, torres said: You would sign up Hooper again. Please tell me you are joking Not joking. He's a quality player. I'd offer him a 2 year contract if he can stay fit till the end of the season. I reckon you will too once he starts scoring again. Your mind will change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmowl Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 No question he has the ability. As for recovering and staying healthy - looks far less likely. He has done superbly for us in an uncreative side. I would love to see him play in Bruce’s side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torres Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 5 minutes ago, Beholder said: Not joking. He's a quality player. I'd offer him a 2 year contract if he can stay fit till the end of the season. I reckon you will too once he starts scoring again. Your mind will change. Not a chance on God’s earth would I offer him anything Not been fit since he came, on a ridiculous wage for this level, played golf for the last 14 months I won’t miss him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jack the Hat Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 2 hours ago, steveger said: no, billy porker is miles ahead of him sadly.... really hope i'm wrong and Hooper comes back and scores a poo load of goals for us I disagree. Injuries aside Hooper is the best of the two but they are Both excellant players who fall into the category off too good for the championship but not quite good enough to be a main premier league striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chizumgeorge Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 1 hour ago, sternlad said: A lot will depend on whether Hooper returns as the same player after all these injury issues. I suspect the same to apply to Kieran Lee, psychologically it’s a big ask for players to play at full tilt again after serious injury, think they will always be a bit circumspect on the pitch especially with regard to overstretching and, in Lee’s case, the amount of yardage covered. I must admit like a lot of people on here I don’t hold out much hope for Hooper or Lee making an impact this year or in the future. Both will be released in the summer i would have thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beholder Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 6 minutes ago, torres said: Not a chance on God’s earth would I offer him anything Not been fit since he came, on a ridiculous wage for this level, played golf for the last 14 months I won’t miss him Well be that as it may, he is still the best player in our squad. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamAP22D Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 56 minutes ago, s6 owl said: Sharp is fitter and in the form of his life but if you genuinely think he is a better player than GH then you're off your head. Agree, when we lost him and Lee we lost 2 of the best 3 footballers at the club, the other being Bannan IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan™ Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 59 minutes ago, s6 owl said: Sharp is fitter and in the form of his life but if you genuinely think he is a better player than GH then you're off your head. Pretty much this, I don't even think there's a viable debate. If you asked which player I'd rather have in the team right now then that would have a different answer, but in the case of both players being equally available to play then there is absolutely no competition between the two and I'd expect honest Blades to admit the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quantum Owl Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 I think so mate, we scored a shed load when Hooper was fit. Quality player. Getting on now though but will be awesome if we can get another good season from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyowl Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Keep Hooper fit, he's the leagues top lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Tom Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Sharp has to (and, fair play, does) absolutely bust his hump to play at this level. Hooper VERY seldom gets out of second gear, which is testament to his talent and also by far his biggest weakness when fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowbelly Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 1 hour ago, torres said: You would sign up Hooper again. Please tell me you are joking We signed up Nuhui again, who’d of thought we do summat stupid like that beginning of last season? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belfast Owl 2 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 1 hour ago, torres said: Not a chance on God’s earth would I offer him anything Not been fit since he came, on a ridiculous wage for this level, played golf for the last 14 months I won’t miss him Is he not allowed a game of golf when injured? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camffiti Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Hooper was quality a couple of years ago ... Now he's an amateur golfer This next week BELIEVE or summat It must be as frustrating for him, as it is for for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorian gray Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 3 hours ago, timrud said: His game was never built on electric pace. Hooper never wastes a pass, holds it up well and is a better finisher than Billy Blunt. but not as fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorian gray Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 3 hours ago, deano said: For me it's more to do with how they play, a fit Hooper would likely be successful in that team. I don't watch them much, when I do catch a glimpse of them they have energy and mental and physical drive in their m/f that we don't, they can then 'afford' a 'non modern player' (sharp) who'll stack you 20+ a season, whilst in a less 'energetic' set up, the 'modern player' is involved in a move on the halfway line, and gets a massive 10 a season. modern football. football should be stick someone five in, and see if they've got six in them for the win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorian gray Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 2 hours ago, s6 owl said: Sharp is fitter and in the form of his life but if you genuinely think he is a better player than GH then you're off your head. he is this week, and last week too, as he is this and was last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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